Emerging RN Leader

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was reminded again this week in talking with new managers about how important leadership boundaries are today. So many leaders feel under intense pressure to be all things for staff, but leadership roles are unsustainable without boundaries. Nurse manager recruitment and retention is a critical challenge. […] The post Boundaries in Leadership Roles appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Despite massive efforts to reduce the disease burden of malaria, it remains a significant cause of disease and death in parts of the world, most notably Sub-Saharan Africa. Now we have a new tool in the fight against malaria – two safe and effective vaccines. Cameroon is just beginning a program to give the vaccine for free to children in four doses […] The post Cameroon Begins First Malaria Vaccine Program first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 24, 2024

For health care, AI can benefit diagnosis and clinical care, address paperwork and bureaucratic duplication and waste, accelerate scientific research, and personalize health care direct-to-patients and -caregivers. On the downside, risks of AI in health care can involve incomplete or false diagnoses, inaccuracies and errors in cleaning up paperwork, exacerbate differential access to scientific knowledge, and exacerbate health disparities, explained in the World Health Organization’s (WHO)

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 24, 2024

As in most things, getting off to a good start as a nurse can help ensure a long, successful, and satisfying career. With nursing shortages and nurse burnout still taking a tremendous toll on the profession, hospitals must do all they can to ensure new nurses have the tools to succeed. Organizations help ensure success for new nurses through nurse residency programs, also called transition to practice or new grad programs.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

Content warning: This article discusses suicide. A profound and escalating crisis is steadily unfurling within the medical community. As physicians navigate the complexities of patient care, demanding schedules, and a rapidly evolving health care landscape, the toll on their mental well-being has reached an alarming crescendo. Burnout, stress, and a palpable sense of emotional exhaustion permeate the halls of hospitals and clinics.

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MedQuest College

JANUARY 24, 2024

The path of a dental assistant’s career holds the potential for significant growth and contribution to the healthcare field. If you’re curious about the fundamental skills required for this profession, let’s explore the core essential skills that not only position you as an indispensable member of the dental team but also pave the way for a career in the dental field.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 24, 2024

Health information technology (Health IT) has been having a remarkable impact on patient safety. In recent years, advancement in health IT innovations has revolutionized how healthcare is delivered, making it more efficient, accurate, and most importantly, safer for patients. Continue reading to explore the top ten health IT innovations that are not only reshaping the healthcare landscape but are crucial in enhancing patient safety.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, developing new tools and strategies to enhance physician performance and patient satisfaction. These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection. The year 2024 is no exception. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with financial pressures on medical practices and the rapid adoption of technology and digitalization, are contin

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 24, 2024

Medical dictation can shave off hours of documentation time each week if you have the correct workflow. However, developing a system that allows you to get your notes done before leaving the office takes time and practice. What tips can you glean from physicians who have figured it out? One of the simplest yet least-discussed dictation best practices is to complete your dictation while you’re still in the exam room.

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Medbridge

JANUARY 24, 2024

New Incentives to Provide Caregiver Training Providers of rehabilitation services (including PT, OT, and SLP) in outpatient, private practice, and other settings billing Medicare Part B have a new tool for the new year. The CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule created three new CPT codes for a new caregiver training service: 97550, a 30-minute caregiver […] The post New Caregiver Training CPT Codes for PT, OT, & SLP: A Care and Reimbursement Opportunity appeared first on MedBridge Blog.

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CareerStep

JANUARY 24, 2024

If you’ve ever considered becoming an EKG (electrocardiogram) technician , this guide will help you learn more about this healthcare role. You’ll learn about the responsibilities, educational requirements, and opportunities available. You’ll also get insights into the day-to-day experiences of EKG technicians and see if you’re a good fit for the job.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

Juvenile justice is shifting towards a more compassionate and nuanced approach that recognizes the profound impact of trauma on young offenders’ lives. For effective interventions, understanding the existing traumas that contribute to delinquency is paramount. By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, juvenile justice systems and organizations can address immediate legal concerns but also foster healing, resilience, and positive transformation for young people engaged in the juvenile just

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer worked diligently to develop safe and effective vaccines. Following the FDA’s approval of these vaccines, many state governments and private employers—including those in the educational and medical fields—implemented policies requiring certain individuals obtain them. Some individuals subject to these policies have been challenging them in court ever since under a variety of constitutional and statutory arguments, largely

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